Hear candid conversations between people conquering cancer — patients, their family and friends, and doctors and researchers working to help us all.
Though the winter holidays are generally regarded as a time for joy and giving, enjoying them can feel almost impossible for people in the middle of a cancer diagnosis.
“We all embrace the holidays in different ways,” Melissa says. “Some of us really enjoy it. Some of us loathe it because we have loved ones who aren’t here with us anymore. But then you layer breast cancer into it, and it can be extremely overwhelming.”
Through her Cancer Fashionista platform, Melissa uses her fashion and beauty expertise (and her experience as a survivor) to support and advocate for other patients navigating breast cancer. That platform includes hosting—along with her best friend, Deltra—the Dear Cancer, I’m Beautiful podcast, which bridges the gap between cancer treatment, fashion, beauty, and wellness.
In this episode of Your Stories, Melissa talks about the importance of self-care when navigating cancer, especially during a time often associated with giving, celebration, and selflessness. She also shares how loved ones and caregivers can more effectively connect with and support the patients in their own lives, and, in the process, give them as joyful a holiday season as possible.
